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MediaTek Dimensity 9500M vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 439

WINNER
MediaTek Dimensity 9500M
77.5Inno Score
VS
Q
26.2Inno Score
74.3CPU20
—Benchmarks20
84Efficiency46.7
5 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 9500M0 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 439

InnoReviews verdict

MediaTek Dimensity 9500M wins this mobile chipset face-off, 77.5 to 26.2, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+54) and efficiency (+37). Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M

  • Stronger CPU score: 74 vs 20
  • Stronger efficiency score: 84 vs 47
  • 2356% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,315 vs 135
  • 1670% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,914 vs 560
  • 116% higher Max clock: 4.21 GHz vs 1.95 GHz

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

General

General comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MQualcomm Snapdragon 439
Announced20262018
Process3 nm+75%12 nm
TDP (typical)—3 W
ArchitectureARMv9.3-AArmv8

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MQualcomm Snapdragon 439
Cores88
Core configuration1x C1-Ultra + 3x C1-Premium + 4x C1-Pro8x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53
Max clock4.21 GHz+116%1.95 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MQualcomm Snapdragon 439
GPUArm Mali-G1 Ultra MC11Qualcomm Adreno 505

AI

AI comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MQualcomm Snapdragon 439
NPU—Qualcomm Hexagon 536

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MQualcomm Snapdragon 439
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR3-800
Max bandwidth—6.4 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MQualcomm Snapdragon 439
Modem—Snapdragon X6 LTE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth6.05.1

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MQualcomm Snapdragon 439
Max display—HD+ @ 60Hz
Video capture—1080p@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MQualcomm Snapdragon 439
AnTuTu 10—120,000Top 98%
Geekbench 6 (single)3,315+2356%Top 5%135Top 100%
Geekbench 6 (multi)9,914+1670%Top 4%560Top 98%

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